Karnataka lockdown news: CM BS Yediyurappa makes BIG statement as COVID-19 cases surge Karnataka lockdown news: CM BS Yediyurappa makes BIG statement as COVID-19 cases surge Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday (April 12) said that a complete lockdown could be imposed in the state if need arises. Share Updated: Apr 12, 2021, 02:18 PM IST Amid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday (April 12) said that a complete lockdown could be imposed in the state if need arises. “People need to respond for their own good. If they don’t heed then we may have to take stringent measures. If required and if necessity arises, we will impose lockdown,” CM Yediyurappa said.